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Hirsiniemi hiking trail

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15.4 km

Route

Description

Visit Posio (Posiolapland) – Hirsiniemi+

Description

For stage-by-stage directions, the rowboat crossing, and how markings look on the ground, start from the Posiolapland Hirsiniemi page. Retkipaikka’s long walk report from Livojärvi’s esker country adds detail on sandy beaches, dry pine forest, and how Kuikkalahden laavu sits in a sheltered bay. Koillissanomat highlighted the same route as a quiet full-day outing where the narrow strait is crossed by rowing boat rather than a bridge. The Hirsiniemi hiking trail is about 15.4 km on our map as one continuous line on the Livojärvi shore in Posio. Lapland’s lake country here mixes high sand esker ridges with narrow inlets and long sandy beaches; many sections feel remote even though the trailhead is reachable by car from Posio. Posiolapland describes a full circuit experience that passes through Lomakeskus Livohka, uses duckboards and a small bridge toward Autiosaari, then crosses a narrow strait by rowboat to reach the Hirsiniemi peninsula, where walking is easier on the esker top with wide views over clear water. Retkipaikka notes that the path along the peninsula does not read as a simple closed ring on the map: branches link toward Livohka and onward roads, while the main hiking line still threads laavut and beaches for a full day out. Along the route, the Kellariniemi area (about 2.3 km from the start) combines Kellariniemen laavu and Kellariniemi käymälä for an early break above Pernunselkä. A little farther, Hirsiniemen laavu and Hirsiniemi käymälä sit together on the Hirsiniemi shore (about 3.9 km). Mid-route, KTV-laavu (about 6 km) and Kuikkalahden laavu (about 8.8 km) break up the forest and inlet scenery toward the open lake. Nearer the eastern arc, Kaatamin laavu and Kaatami käymälä (about 11.5 km) offer another rest before the Kultalampi cluster, where Kultalampi käymälä, Hirsiniemi kota, and Kultalammen tulentekopaikka (about 13.8 km) group campfire cooking and shelter in one place. Outdoor toilets sit beside several of these stops without turning the day into a list of facilities. In winter, the same shoreline network links to maintained ski tracks at Livohka and to snowmobile routes that share short shore sections with the hiking line; summer visitors often combine the day with other Livojärvi tips listed by Posiolapland. The trail sits on Livojärvi’s Hirsiniemi peninsula in Posio, and Lapland’s forest-and-lake character is obvious from the first climb onto the esker.

Length & route

The trail is about 15.4 km on our map as one continuous line. Posiolapland rounds the same outing to roughly 16 km and describes it as a demanding family-friendly circuit with varied terrain from rough north-shore path to easier esker walking on Hirsiniemi. Retkipaikka treats the peninsula path as branching rather than a single closed ring while still covering laavut and beaches end to end.

Getting there

Posiolapland recommends starting from Taivalkoskentie: from Posio drive about 17 km toward Taivalkoski on road 863, turn left toward Hirsiniemi, then continue about 4 km on a sandy local road; the trailhead has a signed parking area. The same page notes the last kilometres are rough gravel suited to careful driving and that taxis from Posio centre are possible. Retkipaikka approaches the area from highway 863 toward Taivalkoski, passing Livojärvi’s esker landscapes and repeated Hirsiniemi area signs before the main parking.

Good to know

Carry windproof clothing on the esker: open ridges catch wind even on calm summer days. Rowboat crossings depend on seasonal maintenance; confirm the latest arrangement on the Posiolapland page before you plan a strict schedule. Campfire sites and laavut are intended for shared use; firewood availability follows local practice at each shelter.

Managed by

Posio

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Posiolapland recommends the Taivalkoskentie start and describes the circuit moving through Livohka and across the strait toward Hirsiniemi. Either way around the lake works if you follow local signage.

Route direction

Paint marks on trees (maalimerkit puissa).

Route Signs

Visit Posio (Posiolapland) – Hirsiniemi

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

15.4 km

Distance

Posiolapland suggests about five hours on foot for the full circuit and notes mountain biking as an option on the same trail.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel / Sand

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Visit Posio (Posiolapland) – Hirsiniemi

Location

66.00345°N, 28.24830°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

PosioCity

HirsiniemiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Posio, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

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